Tudor House Pub | Esquimalt (destroyed in 2013)

But as I said a lot of assumption. There was even going around today that the owner did it. Know the son that was the managing owner for the family business, wife, two kids, and a shame some people would start spreading BS like that about him.

So with no proof, lots of conjecture and misinformation.

Well, every time anything burns down there's always going to be speculation that the owner did it. No matter how far fetched.

Could it be both? That huge lot is not so needed anymore, and I can assure you, that liquor store makes good money, even if the pub doesn't. But you can't have one without the other. Condos facing the back and a pub and liquor store facing Esq. Rd.?

you can have just one or the other these days. you don't need to keep the operational pub to have the store anymore

The Songhees First Nation is considering the redevelopment of the former B.C. government liquor store site at the corner of Esquimalt and Admirals roads.

The province will soon transfer ownership of the parcel to the Songhees, which is looking for parties interested in either operating a commercial business on a lease arrangement with the First Nation or redeveloping it, says a request for proposals.

The RFP notes that the “high-profile” site sees large volumes of traffic flow by every day.... Folks, remember our posting guidelines from other websites, we can't post the whole article, or even the bulk of it - VHF

The design for the replacement of Esquimalt's Tudor House Pub and liquor store at the nexus of Admirals and Esquimalt roads has been revealed.

Vancouver-based architectural firm GBL Architects plans to use extensive glass and angular design to create what is arguably the most unique, albeit unorthodox, liquor store retail environment on Vancouver Island (if not the entire province).

The current plans, however, do not include a replacement pub, something area residents have longed for since fire destroyed the local hangout in 2013. Nevertheless, construction of the 9,000 square foot facility, which includes a 2,500 square foot mezzanine level, is expected to begin this summer with completion in 2017. C

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